Table 1.
Anthropometric and body composition characteristics of the subjects
| BDC | N‐BR | H‐BR | H‐AMB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body mass (kg) | 73.7 ± 9.9 | 70.6 ± 8.9* | 70.0 ± 9.4* | 72.0 ± 9.9 |
| BMI (kg m−2) | 22.9 ± 2.3 | 22.4 ± 2.3* | 21.9 ± 2.2* | 22.8 ± 2.7 |
| Lean body mass (kg) | 59.1 ± 7.1 | 56.9 ± 6.5* | 55.9 ± 6.1* | 56.6 ± 6.9* |
| Lean thigh mass (kg) | 7.1 ± 1.1 | 6.7 ± 1.1* | 6.5 ± 0.9*§ | 6.7 ± 1.1* |
| Fat body mass (kg) | 14.6 ± 4.0 | 13.8 ± 3.6 | 14.1 ± 4.3 | 15.4 ± 4.7 |
Data are expressed as the mean ± SD. BDC, baseline data collection; N‐BR, normoxic bed rest; H‐BR, hypoxic bed rest; H‐AMB, hypoxic ambulatory confinement. BMI, body mass index. *Significantly different vs. BDC (P < 0.05). §Significantly different vs. N‐BR (P < 0.05).